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Oasis are an English rock band that formed in Manchester in 1991. The group was formed by Liam Gallagher (vocals), Paul Arthurs (guitar), Paul McGuigan (bass) and Tony McCarroll (drums), who were soon joined by Liam's older brother Noel Gallagher (guitar and vocals). Oasis have sold more than 50 million records worldwide, have had eight UK number-one singles and have collected 15 NME Awards, 5 Brit Awards and 9 Q awards. The Gallagher brothers are the band's leading songwriters and the only continual members. The present lineup is completed by guitarist Gem Archer and bassist Andy Bell, as well as unofficial drummer Chris Sharrock.

The band initially gained prominence performing on the Manchester club circuit. They were signed to independent record label Creation Records and afterwards released their debut album Definitely Maybe in 1994. The following year, the band recorded (What's the Story) Morning Glory? (1995) with their new drummer Alan White, whilst rivaling with Britpop peers Blur in the charts. The Gallagher brothers were featured regularly in tabloid newspapers for their sibling rivalry and wild lifestyles, cultivating reputations both as bad boys and as a band of the people. At the height of their fame, Oasis released their third album, Be Here Now (1997). It became the fastest-selling album in UK chart history, but lost much of its long-term appeal after the initial hype and positive reception tempered. The band suffered a notable decline in popularity in America and lost two long-time members Paul McGuigan and Paul Arthurs between recording and releasing Standing on the Shoulder of Giants (2000) and Heathen Chemistry (2002).

Their sixth album Don't Believe the Truth with Zak Starkey (2005), despite turbulent recording, became their best-selling and best-received album in a decade. The following year, the band released a compilation album entitled Stop the Clocks. In February 2007, Oasis received the BRIT Award for outstanding contribution to music. Dig Out Your Soul, the seventh studio album by the band, was released on 6 October 2008, with the lead single from that album, "The Shock of the Lightning", which was released on 29 September 2008. For the upcoming tour the band enlisted Chris Sharrock.

oasis are a poor Beatles imitation band who spout nonsensical songs.

Musical style and influences

Oasis are most heavily influenced by The Beatles. This influence is frequently labelled as an "obsession" by the British media.

Musically and lyrically, they have also cited bands such as The Who, The Kinks, Sex Pistols, The Smiths, Neil Young, The Stooges, The Stone Roses and The Rolling Stones as their major influences.

Several bands have cited Oasis as an influence or inspiration, including Arctic Monkeys, The Killers, The Coral, and Kasabian, whose singer Tom Meighan is a close friend to Noel. No Way Sis were a cover band from Glasgow who had a top 40 hit in the UK with "I'd Like To Teach the World To Sing" a cover of the New Seekers song sung in the manner of Oasis. The Japanese band little by little derived their name from the Oasis song of the same name. Other, 'direct' influences have led to court cases; Neil Innes sued after the song, Whatever, borrowed from his 'How Sweet to Be an Idiot'. He was awarded royalties and a co-writer credit.

Oasis were also sued for $500,000 by the New Seekers after the song Shakermaker took its melody from 'I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing'.

Discography

• Definitely Maybe (1994)
• (What's the Story) Morning Glory? (1995)
• Be Here Now (1997)
• Standing on the Shoulder of Giants (2000)
• Heathen Chemistry (2002)
• Don't Believe the Truth (2005)
• Dig Out Your Soul (2008)

Members

Current members

• Liam Gallagher – lead vocals, tambourine
• Noel Gallagher – lead & rhythm guitars, bass guitar*, vocals
• Colin "Gem" Archer – rhythm & lead guitars, bass guitar*, keyboards, harmonica
• Andy Bell – bass guitar, keyboards, lead guitar*
• Chris Sharrock – drums and percussion

*Noel Gallagher has stated that he, Archer and Bell all play both lead guitar and bass guitar in the studio, though mainly on their own individual compositions.

Past members

• Zak Starkey - drums and percussion
• Alan White – drums and percussion
• Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs – rhythm guitar
• Paul McGuigan – bass guitar
• Tony McCarroll – drums and percussion

Live and temporary members

• Jay Darlington – keyboards, hammond organ - live (2002–present, appears on Lord Don't Slow Me Down)
• Mike Rowe - keyboards, hammond organ - live and studio (1994-2002, appears on MTV Unplugged)
• Terence Kirkbride – drums and percussion (2004, 2006, 2007)
• Matt Deighton - guitar (2000)
• Steve White – drums and percussion (2001)
• Scott McLeod – bass guitar (1995, appears in video for Wonderwall)
• Mark Coyle - live effects technician (1994-1995)
• Zeb Jameson – keyboards (2000, for Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants tour, appears on Familiar to Millions)

Awards

Achievements

• In a 2008 poll by HMV and Q Magazine, Oasis had a total of four albums in the '50 Best British Albums Ever'.

• 01: Definitely Maybe
• 02: (What's the Story) Morning Glory?
• 14: Don't Believe the Truth
• 22: Be Here Now

• In a 2006 poll by NME.com and the British Hit Singles and Albums book, Oasis had a total of two albums in the '10 Best Albums of All Time'.:

• 01: Definitely Maybe
• 05: (What's the Story) Morning Glory?

• In a 2006 poll by Channel 4.com, Oasis had a total of two albums in the '100 Best Albums of all Time'
• 06: Definitely Maybe
• 15: (What's the Story) Morning Glory?

• In a 1997 poll by Channel 4 and HMV, Oasis had a total of three albums in the 'Best Music of the Millennium':
• 05: (What's the Story) Morning Glory?
• 14: Definitely Maybe
• 30: Be Here Now

References

• Cohen, Jason (1995-05-18). "The Trouble Boys - Cross the Atlantic With a Hot Record, Two Battling Brothers and Attitude to Spare". Rolling Stone. pp. 50-52. 104. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
• Harris, John. Britpop!: Cool Britannia and the Spectacular Demise of English Rock. Da Capo Press, 2004. ISBN 0-306-81367-X
• Mundy, Chris (1996-05-02). "Ruling Asses - Oasis have conquered America, and they won't shut up about it". Rolling Stone. pp. 32–35, 68. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

Notes

1. [http://www.ilikemusic.com/music_news/Oasis_To_Be_Honoured_At_Brit_Awards_2007-3066 ilikemusic.com
2. Song of the Year 1995: Oasis Wonderwall - Times Online
3. Can Coldplay steal Oasis's crown? - Daily Telegraph
4. The Beatles' musical footprints - BBC News Online
5. Interview with VGTV (Norway) (video)
6. IN DEPTH: killers rising, Mike Kalil, Review Journal 18 September 2005
7. The Coral's official Myspace
8. Review of band/single retrieved 29th February 2008
9. little by little - goo 音楽
10. BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Oasis top best British album poll
11. "Oasis' album 'best of all time'". BBC News. 2006-06-01.

External links

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• Oasisinet, the official Oasis website
• Template:MySpace-music

• Oasis (band)
• 1990s music groups
• BRIT Award winners
• Britpop musical groups
• Creation Records artists
• English rock music groups
• Ivor Novello Award winners
• Musical groups established in 1991
• Musical groups from Manchester
• Musical groups with siblings
• Quintets